Stegastein, Aurlandsfjellet

Aurlandsfjorden, Aurlandsfjellet

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Scenic Route Aurlandsfjellet

The road over Aurland Mountain is a journey across a barren plateau of desolate landscape of snow and rocks with the occasional sprig of grass, known as The “Snow Road” between the fjords.

A thousand metres down inside the mountain, motorists are passing through the blue and green light of the three mountain halls of the Lærdal Tunnel, at 24.5 kilometres the worlds longest. Both roads connect the pulsating tourist villages of Aurland and Lærdal in the heart of Sogn. Together, they make up a round trip of contrasts and an experience of the mountain from both inside and outside.

Travelling from Lærdal, the view that opens up on the descent towards the dramatic fjord landscape in and around Aurland is astounding, with the award-winning Stegastein viewpoint as the pièce de résistance. Made of laminated timber and steel, this platform sticking 30 metres out into thin air, 650 metres above the fjord gives the landscape a whole new dimension.

The old buildings at Lærdalsøyri, Flåmsbanen, Aurlandsdalen and Nærøyfjord, which like Geirangerfjord is on UNESCO's World Heritage List, are all attractions in the area that are well worth a visit. The salmon centre in Lærdal offers cultural history and a taste of salmon.

Attractions

Flotane: Landscape of gentle ridges and wide plains, with peaks and glaciers in the distance. Rest area with benches and service facilities.

Vedahaugane: A walkway and an long bench curve elegantly away from the road, and you can enjoy the view from a sheltered spot. The bench leads you into a cave in the terrain of the artwork "Den", or "Bjørnehiet".